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Ex-abbot Mitsuo appears with wife, quelling break-up rumours
Sunthon Pongpao, Published on 16/03/2017
» AYUTTHAYA - The former abbot of a renowned forest monastery who shocked his disciples by leaving the monkhood to wed a Thai businesswoman four years ago has showed up with his wife at a temple here, dispelling rumours of a marriage break-up.
Leaving the monkhood: For the love of a woman
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/10/2013
» In two new books the famous former monk Mitsuo Shibahashi shares the true story behind his decision to leave the monkhood.
The other side of the story
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 08/10/2013
» Suttirat Muttamara has definitely been one of the most talked about women in the past couple of months.
Former monk Mitsuo to tell all
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/10/2013
» The mystery behind why Mitsuo Shibahashi, formerly known as Phra Mitsuo Gavesako, left the monkhood after almost 40 years should be cleared next Tuesday with the launching of two new books.
Married ex-monk publishes memoirs
Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 04/10/2013
» Mitsuo Shibahashi, formerly known as Phra Mitsuo Gavesako, will launch two new books that promise to tell all about why he left the monkhood after almost 40 years to pursue a married life.
Monk Mitsuo represented the clergy at its best
News, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 12/06/2013
» As soon as the news broke that the well-known and widely respected Buddhist monk Phra Ajarn Mitsuo Gavesako had left the monkhood, my Facebook page began buzzing with comments, ranging from shock, sadness and empathy, to sheer ridicule at all the brouhaha.
Sacrificing happiness for development
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/01/2013
» I happen to agree with the adage that money alone can't buy happiness. So why do development policies seem to focus on economic growth with little consideration given to quality of life, social stability or public happiness?